MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 141 WEST 14 th STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014.

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1 MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 141 WEST 14 th STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor D. Mussatto Councillor D. Bell Councillor P. Bookham Councillor L. Buchanan Councillor R. Clark Councillor G. Heywood Councillor C. Keating STAFF MEMBERS K. Tollstam, CAO K. Graham, City Clerk J. Ficocelli, Deputy City Clerk B. Pearce, Director, Special Projects G. Penway, Director, Community Development E. Adin, Deputy Director, Community Development B. Themens, Acting Director, Finance S. Karamanian, Deputy Director, Finance P. Navratil, Deputy City Engineer D. Mitic, Manager, Transportation N. LaMontagne, Manager, Community and Long- Range Planning C. Rabold, Manager, Communications N. Chand, Manager, Financial Planning M. Lynch, Manager, Community Planning L. Orr, Manager, Lands and Business Services D. Pistilli, Fire Chief S. Wilkes, Timekeeper The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:15 pm then recessed and reconvened at 7:33 pm. 1. INTRODUCTION OF BYLAW ZONING BYLAW, 1995, NO. 6700, AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2014, NO (Polygon Development 306 Ltd./Raymond Letkeman Architects, 255 West 1st / 260 West Esplanade, CD-649) LAND USE CONTRACT REPEALING BYLAW, 2014, NO Polygon Development 306 Ltd. / Raymond Letkeman Architects have applied to rezone the property located at 255 West 1 st Street and 260 West Esplanade, legally known as: Lot 1, DL 271, Plan VR 761 Lot 2, DL 271, Plan VR 761 Lot 3, DL 271, Plan VR 761 Document:

2 PUBLIC HEARING Continued The amendment to Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No will have the effect of reclassifying the said property: FROM: TO: M-1 (SERVICE INDUSTRIAL) ZONE CD-649 (COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT 649) ZONE to permit a mixed-use development, consisting of two five-storey residential buildings of approximately 208 stratified residential units above two levels of commercial retail units and non-profit office use fronting West Esplanade. The nonprofit office use, leased at 25% below market to non-profit organizations, is proposed as a 15,000 sq. ft. density bonus. Access to 338 underground vehicle parking stalls and 328 bicycle parking stalls is proposed from Mahon Avenue. 2. STAFF PRESENTATION The Deputy Director, Community Development, provided a presentation on the application and responded to questions from the gallery and members of Council. 3. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Rene Rose, Senior Vice President Development, and Brian Ellis, Vice President Development, Polygon Homes Ltd., provided a presentation regarding the application and responded to questions from the gallery and members of Council. 4. SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS The following letters of support were received from: from John Pump, W 8 th Street, North Vancouver, dated April 4, from Patti Morrison, West 22 Street, North Vancouver, dated April 5, from Michael Ponti, Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, dated April 6, from Marcie Ellison-Outerbridge, West Esplanade, North Vancouver, dated April 8, Letter from Darryl S. Matkaluk, Sotheby s International Realty, th Street, West Vancouver, dated April 9, Letter from Phil Baudin, Modo The Car Co-Op, dated April 9, The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver PAGE 2 Public Hearing Minutes of April 14, 2014

3 4. SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS Letters of Support - Continued Letter from Kit Matkaluk, 1309 Mahon Avenue, North Vancouver, dated April 9, from Shallaw Kadir, 91 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, dated April 9, Letter from Doug Ausman, on behalf of 168 Chadwick Court Strata Council, North Vancouver, dated April 10, from Elizabeth and Mark Shirreff, West 8 th Street, North Vancouver, dated April 10, Letter from Terry Thies, Principal, Avison Young, 986 Tudor Avenue, North Vancouver, dated April 11, from Linda Urquhart, West Esplanade, North Vancouver, dated April 10, from Janine Wilson, 163 East 1 st Street, North Vancouver, dated April 10, from Greg Pearson, Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver, dated April 11, Letter from James Fox, 450 East 21 st Street, North Vancouver, received April 13, from Jonathan Lazar, 248 East 17 th Street, North Vancouver, dated April 13, Letter from Michael Binkley, 535 East 1 st Street, North Vancouver, dated April 13, Letter from Trudy Hubbard, West 17 th Street, North Vancouver, dated from Alfonso Pezzente, North Vancouver, dated from Brent Comber, 1657 Columbia Street, North Vancouver, dated Letter from Bill Curtis, President Lower Lonsdale Business Association, North Vancouver, dated April 12, from Sara Saidi, 120 West 16 th Street, North Vancouver, dated April 14, Letter from Mehdi Shokri, 3435 Bluebonnet Road, North Vancouver, received Letter from Jan Ballard, 4725 Willow Creek Road, West Vancouver dated from Iani Makris, 5 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, dated April 14, Letter from Justin De Genova, East 13 th Street, North Vancouver, dated April 8, 2014 The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver PAGE 3 Public Hearing Minutes of April 14, 2014

4 4. SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS Letters of Support - Continued from Mark Hohenwarter, 151 West 2 nd Street, North Vancouver, dated from Geraldine Zinsli, 1233 Grand Boulevard, North Vancouver, date Letter from the Alan Haigh, Chair and Louise Ranger, President, Chamber of Commerce West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, dated April 10, Letter from Reid Shier, Director Presentation House Gallery, 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, dated from Timothy Dean, 461 East Windsor Road, North Vancouver, dated from Emily-Rose De Genova, 155 West 2 nd Street, North Vancouver, dated Letter from Mackenzie Leyland, West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, dated April 10, from Dimitrina Stroumeva, 559 East 2 nd Street, North Vancouver, dated from Andrew Harris, 559 East 2 nd Street, North Vancouver, dated The following letters of concern were received from: Letter from Arash Rezai, North Vancouver, dated April 10, 2014, stating desire for additional height, concrete construction and additional community amenity contributions. from Degenhard Franke, 258 West 5 th Street, North Vancouver, dated April 12, 2014, stating concern for increased density. The following letters in opposition were received from: from Alf Orr, West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, dated April 5, 2014, stating opposition to the proposal as it is contrary to the Official Community Plan, loss of sunlight to existing buildings and a negative effect on property values. from Sally-Ann Hayward, West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, dated April 13, 2014, stating opposition to the height of the proposed buildings. The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver PAGE 4 Public Hearing Minutes of April 14, 2014

5 5. SPEAKERS In Support Andrew Harris, 559 East 2 nd Street, North Vancouver, stated the project will encourage vibrancy in Lower Lonsdale. Dimitrina Stroumeva, East 2 nd Street, North Vancouver, voiced that the application will further enhance the neighbourhood. Julia Staub-French, Family Services on the North Shore, 255 West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, stated support for the project and the assistance it would provide to non-profit organizations on the North Shore. Zahia Lazib, 202 West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, expressed the continued need for family services in Lower Lonsdale. Terry Thies, 986 Tudor Avenue, North Vancouver, was in full support of the application. Tanis VanDrimmelen, 251 East 10 th Street, North Vancouver, stated support for non-profit organizations in Lower Lonsdale. Denise Kellahan, Deercrest Drive, North Vancouver, stated the development would enhance community programs for the hospital, care homes and hospice care. Frances Martin, Francesca s Boutique, 106 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, expressed support and stated the development will help to revitalize the West Esplanade Area. Bill Curtis, President, Lower Lonsdale Business Association, 1551 Jones Avenue, North Vancouver, stated the application is consistent with the waterfront vision and will encourage diversity in Lower Lonsdale. Louise Ranger, President, North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, 124 West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, stated that the development will increase commercial and residential development in Lower Lonsdale and be a positive improvement to the area. Kit Matkaluk, Sotheby Real Estate, 1309 Mahon Avenue, North Vancouver, expressed that the application will encourage affordable housing options and offer easy access to transportation. Mehdi Shokri, Sotheby Real Estate, 3435 Bluebonnet Avenue, North Vancouver, expressed the project will create vibrancy in the Lower Lonsdale area and suggested traffic management and walkability improvements. Justin De Genova, East 13 th Street, North Vancouver, expressed support for revitalization of the area and the sustainable model the project represents. Ryan King, 782 St. Georges Avenue, North Vancouver, was in favour of the affordable housing options offered by the close proximity to public transit and the sea bus. The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver PAGE 5 Public Hearing Minutes of April 14, 2014

6 5. SPEAKERS - Continued In Support Continued Michael Wise, 632 East 1 st Street, North Vancouver, expressed that the project meets the high efficiency, requirements for new housing, is close to public transit and well is utilized infrastructure. Joy Hayden, Hollyburn Family Services Society, Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, stated support for the project and non-profit opportunities. Diana Budden, 870 Braeside Street, West Vancouver, stated support for family services on the North Shore and the space provided for the non-profit organizations. Emily De Genova, 155 West 2 nd Street, North Vancouver, expressed the project will provide young families an opportunity to live in the community and safe access to the waterfront parks and transit. Sara Saidi, 120 West 16 th Street, North Vancouver, expressed that the project will encourage young families to the move into the area and favoured its close proximity to transit, parks and commercial areas. Trudy Hubbard, West 17 th Street, North Vancouver, was pleased to see the green space included in the development and expressed the application responds to the needs of the community. George Pringle, 163 West 5 th Street, North Vancouver, stated support for the project and expressed concerns regarding noise issues between residential and commercial tenants. Yanni Matrice, business owner, Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver, expressed that the project will be a huge improvement to the Lower Lonsdale area. In Opposition Mike Cunning, President, The Lookout Strata Council, 233 West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, voiced concerns relating to the lack of engagement by the applicant with the Lookout tenants, the transition between residential and commercial tenants, and the impacts on views. Tony Nightengale, 270 West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, voiced concerns with respect to vandalism and the weight of the new building on top of the current structure. Rick White, North Vancouver, stated opposition due to density, increased traffic and loss of views. The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver PAGE 6 Public Hearing Minutes of April 14, 2014

7 5. SPEAKERS - Continued Concerns Jack Knetsch, West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, stated concerns relating to density bonusing, community amenities, lack of infrastructure improvements and transportation. Brian Riedlinger, Sailor Hagar s Pub, 2583 Swinburne Avenue, North Vancouver, stated concerns relating to noise between commercial and residential tenants and the need for more commercial space. Jennifer Barnes, West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, stated concerns relating to the height of the building, traffic, loss of green space and air quality. Marc Pederson, North Van City Voices, 108 West Esplanade, voiced concerns with respect to community amenity contributions, height of the proposed building and the setbacks between the residential and commercial spaces. Kathy Evans, business owner, The Lookout building, 233 West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, expressed concerns relating to the consultation process, traffic and lack of parking. Peter Plevoco and Irine Corovo, 250 West 1 st Street, North Vancouver, stated concern for traffic, noise and compensation for loss in property value assessment. Kerry Morris, 784 East 15 th Street, North Vancouver, requested information regarding a covenant with respect to space for non-profit organizations and a market rate discount and sited concerns regarding noise and parking. Ivan Leonard, 215 St. Andrews Avenue, North Vancouver, voiced concerns with respect to additional density and traffic and is in favour of slow growth. Mike Cunning, 427 East 14 th Street North Vancouver, voiced concerns with respect to the development consultation, loss of views and ingress and egress from Semisch Avenue. Councillor Bookham left the meeting at 10:14 pm and returned at 10:16 pm. Moved by Councillor Clark, seconded by Councillor Buchanan THAT the requirements of the Procedure Bylaw to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 pm, be waived, and the meeting continue. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver PAGE 7 Public Hearing Minutes of April 14, 2014

8 6. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Clark, seconded by Councillor Keating THAT the Public Hearing for Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700, Amendment Bylaw, 2014, No and Land Use Contract Repealing Bylaw, 2014, No. 8359, adjourn. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Public Hearing adjourned at 10:31 pm. CERTIFIED CORRECT: Certified Correct by the City Clerk Karla D. Graham, City Clerk The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver PAGE 8 Public Hearing Minutes of April 14, 2014